The small plaque that stands in Elm Park marks a major contribution that Worcester made in the fight against chattel slavery.

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Democracy and the liberal tradition have long been seen as among the most basic tenets of the American way of life. They are ...

1983: Harold Washington was elected Chicago’s first Black mayor. Washington, a U.S. representative who also served in the Illinois House and Senate, built his victory over Republican candidate Bernard ...

While thousands of firearms were used in and around the Massachusetts towns of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, few ...

Former Republican congressman David Jolly registered as a Democrat ahead of an anticipated bid for Florida governor. On Thursday, Jolly launched a political committee expected to boost his anticipated ...

Lee wrote to the Confederate secretary of war, Judah P. Benjamin, “We have no guns that can resist their batteries.” Later in the month, planters near the coast set fire to their cotton fields.

The Patriots are likely to shift their focus to defense on Day 3. Phil Perry highlights the best available draft prospects at every position.

Even more hidden treasures in Brum we pass by without even noticing. Our list ranges from ancients stones to tram tracks in ...

The ‘Rani’ in her name did not refer to royal status. It was an honorific given by the ordinary masses who loved her. She ...

On Nov. 6, 1861, Gov. Andrew Curtin came to Pottsville ... were joined by the Ringgold Light Artillery of Reading, the Allen Rifles of Allentown and the Logan Guards of Lewistown in a three ...

Georgia's Fort Benning, formerly Fort Moore, is holding a ceremony to rename the military base. Here are bios of the people behind the names - including the two Bennings.